Japanese Wonder Crochet

A Creative Approach to Classic Stitches

Nihon Vogue, Gayle Roehm

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Tuttle
01 December 2019

Art & Architecture; Handicrafts, decorative arts & crafts

Like Japanese knitting before it, Japanese-style crochet is getting ready to sweep the globe!

Japanese Wonder Crochet is the first major Japanese crochet book to be translated into English. It introduces crafters outside Japan to the wonderful crochet techniques and charts that are so popular within the country.

In this book, a swatch pattern is provided for each stitch which helps crocheters practice the mechanics of the stitch before applying them to larger projects. The personal and home accessory projects included provide something for every level of time commitment — from potholders and cup cozies to tote bags and blankets.

More than 25 exciting projects are included:

A patchwork throw A reversible cowl Bags in Bavarian, crocodile, Aran stitches and more Totes in herringbone and rib stitches A vintage bag and floral brooch in bullion stitch A tea cozy, mittens, a shawl And so much more!

An extensive introduction by Japanese knitting and crochet expert Gayle Roehm explains the stitch charts as well as the differences and similarities between Japanese and Western styles of crochet. A guide to stitch symbols and extensive lessons provide visual guidance.

By: Nihon Vogue, Gayle Roehm
Imprint: Tuttle
Country of Publication: Japan
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm,
ISBN: 9784805315279
ISBN 10: 480531527X
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 01 December 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Nihon Vogue is Japan's preeminent publisher of books on handicrafts, with a long history and thousands of titles on knitting, sewing, quilting, embroidery, paper crafts, tole painting and more. Many of their books have been translated into English and other languages include works by Hitomi Shida, Keiko Okamoto, Reiko Washizawa, Shizuko Kuroha, Yoko Saito and other internationally recognized needlecraft designers. Gayle Roehm lived in Japan and studied the language for many years, and has knit and crocheted from Japanese patterns for most of her career. Gayle teaches at gatherings around the United States and occasionally publishes her own designs. She is the translator of the bestselling Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible and 250 Japanese Knitting Stitches, both by Hitomi Shida.

Reviews for Japanese Wonder Crochet: A Creative Approach to Classic Stitches

You'll be familiar with the stitches (bullion, crocodile, waffle...), but not with the way they're ingeniously put together to create delights for your wardrobe and your home. Translated from Japanese, this is Eastern style pure and simple. - Simply Crochet magazine For those of us who have collected Japanese pattern books, the publication of this book in the English language is cause for celebration...What is particularly inspiring is the range of suggested projects for each of the stitches...A must for anyone looking to improve their skills bank. - Inside Crochet magazine A unique and profusely illustrated step-by-step instructional guide and manual, Japanese Wonder Crochet is unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, and community library needlecrafting collections. - Midwest Book Review ...Translator Roehm (Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible, 2017), an American fluent in Japanese who lived in Japan for many years, includes tutorials for 15 different crochet stitches, each of which is used to create one to three of the 35 projects in the book. The tutorials are clearly illustrated with color photographs accompanied by step-by-step instruction...Readers wishing to use the tutorials will not be disappointed... - Booklist